>> announcer: the following is a paid advertisement for omax3 brought to you by prevention pharmaceuticals. today on "medical discoveries," we're exposing america's fish oil scam. doctors everywhere are recommending americans take fish oils daily because over 8,000 clinical trials support what have been called miraculous health benefits. so why aren't you seeing the benefits from your store-bought fish oil? coming up, you'll discover the truth about potency, purity, and the missing-link ratio between epa and dha that researchers affiliated with yale university have discovered, which is the key to unlocking all of the health benefits of omega-3 fish oil. you'll also be introduced to a specific formula called omax3 ultra-pure, used by pro athletes and top doctors to achieve amazing results in just one week. join nutrition physician dr. melina jampolis and neurosurgeon dr. joseph maroon as they lead our discussion.

it's all right here on "medical discoveries." >> welcome to "medical discoveries." i'm thrilled to be here today with dr. joseph maroon. dr. maroon, welcome. >> thank you very much, dr. jampolis. i'm excited to be here. >> now, as a practicing neurosurgeon, why do you believe so strongly in omax3 that you're willing to put your reputation behind it? >> several years ago, i had a major midlife crisis. my father, a relatively young man, died suddenly of a heart attack. a marriage came apart, and i ended up, because of the stress, leaving neurosurgery, quitting my job. >> wow. that's big. >> it was big, and it really caused me to go into a pretty steep and deep depression that lasted for quite a few months. i strongly believe that physical activity is the best antidepressant. but what happened is i continued to run, run, run, and i was like forrest gump running through wheeling, west virginia, until my knees and my ankles and my joints really started to hurt. i started taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories... >> of course. >> ...the kind i gave my patients. discovered that i got an ulcer

from that... >> wow. >> ...and subsequently was told about omega-3 fatty acids and how it helped joint pain. i started taking them, and, sure enough, i had a major improvement not only in my mood, but also in my joints, my knees, my ankles. i became sharper, more focused, and actually was able to get back to neurosurgery and the most exciting part of my career. >> and being better than ever, i can imagine. >> well, i also discovered that cross-training helped me stay much more fit, and i discovered triathlons and began competing. and i'm pleased to say that i finished my eighth ironman world championship race last october -- i don't like to say -- at the age of 74. >> well, your secret is safe with me. >> i have to say that exercise and omega-3 fatty acids -- fish oil -- really helped restore my mind, my mood, my joints, and i

became a sharper doctor, as well as an athlete. >> well, that's definitely inspiring. thank you so much for sharing. and, folks, in a few minutes, you'll meet wayne kurtz. he's a guinness world record holder for completing 30 ironman distance triathlons in 30 days. yes, you heard me right. and he'll tell us all about the remarkable benefits of omax3 in his own life as a 50-year-old ironman. dr. maroon, let's explain to the audience, who maybe hasn't discovered the anti-aging power of epa and dha, why omega-3s are so vital to get into our bodies every day. >> well, dr. melina, 3/4 of the population in the united states is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids. and that's according to the most recent statistics. >> and this is at a time when health food stores and even grocery stores have omega-3 supplements. so they're readily available but we're still deficient. and more importantly, what is this deficiency doing to us? >> well, there are many possible

signs of an omega-3 fatty acids deficiency. these include dry skin and eczema, fatigue and moodiness, achy joints, heart problems, frequent colds due to immune system problems, and many others. and if you're trying to lose weight on a low-fat diet, you're likely to be deficient in these essential fats, as well. >> as a doctor, i've seen many of these conditions improve when patients get the right dose of high-quality omega-3s. but to be honest, with the wrong omega-3s, many of my patients can't tolerate the fish burps or swallowing so many pills. >> great point, dr. melina. the fish burps are related to purity. and i want to challenge your viewers to do a simple test on the fish oil they have and they're taking now in terms of the freezer demonstration that i'm going to describe to you. what i'd like you to do is to take your capsule that you're taking now, place it in the freezer overnight. the next morning, look at it.

what you'll discover is that if it's not pure and it probably contains unhealthy fats, it'll be cloudy or white. it may even contain toxins. >> wow. that's pretty surprising. and if your pill turns cloudy or white when you freeze it, you're wasting your money and your health. >> as a physician, i get sent supplements all the time. >> me, too. [ laughs ] >> when i received omax3 in the mail, i tried it and noticed there were no fish burps or repetitions. that alone told me it was very pure. and then i found they're individually packaged in blister packs which prevents oxidation and the rancidity that leads to the burping. the 4:1 ratio and the 1.5-gram dose told me it was very effective. but then i noticed the difference in my joints within a week or two, which was even more impressive to me. >> i definitely noticed results that quickly, too. and those are impressive and it makes perfect sense, really, because omax3 is providing 1.5

grams of omega-3s, which is an optimal dose. and the 4:1 ratio is key for reducing inflammation, which is really at the root of many critical health issues in the body, don't you agree? >> totally. >> dr. maroon, we also need to talk about the research conducted by yale university- affiliated doctors on omax3, as well as some of the case studies. and we'll do that in just a moment. >> with the omax3, i feel a lot better, a lot stronger, more energetic. i'm able to stay on my feet longer. being a fitness coach, sometimes it's 12 hours a day. in between classes, you're still on your feet. a lot of joint pain. i'm working out a lot. and i feel my workouts are a lot better on the omax3. >> my major complaint was severe, severe joint pain. the thing that i've noticed the most since taking omax3 is that that joint pain is pretty much

all gone. >> announcer: the following is an urgent alert for anyone currently taking an omega-3 supplement. omega-3 fish oil can help alleviate joint discomfort, aches and pains, support heart health, and help promote normal triglyceride levels. the problem is most supplements do not have the right quality or quantity of omega-3. some brands contain as little as 9% omega-3, the rest made up mostly of saturated fat and byproducts that can turn rancid. just look what happens when we put the store-bought brand of omega-3 in the freezer overnight. it's cloudy, almost a solid white, because it's filled with unwanted saturated fat solidifying. imagine this happening in your body. it's time for you to make the switch to omax3 today. omax3 offers a full 90-day money back guarantee from the date of your first order. call now and get a free box of omax3 with your first order. plus, call in the next 20 minutes and we'll add two free bonus gifts to this incredible

offer. there's no financial risk, and we'll even ship it free. with omax3, you can banish inflammation and joint pain, eliminate dry, brittle hair and nails, stop dry, itchy skin, forget about focus and concentration problems, and never worry about a lack of energy again. omax3 ultra-pure is delivering these benefits to people just like you every day in just two easy-to-swallow liquid gel capsules daily. >> my skin was not dry and scaly and itchy anymore. my hair started shining again. >> and i was getting bad pains in my legs and everything, so that's really, you know, helped me quite a bit. >> i found that my joints were not as achy. >> all kinds of effects were improved. my joint pain's diminished when i exercise. memory improved. and, you know, at my age, memory's very important as well as mental sharpness, and as my wife can tell you, my mood is better. >> announcer: developed by physicians associated with

yale university, omax3 ultra-pure delivers a high concentration of omega-3s, proven to have many times more omega-3 than standard krill oil brands. in fact, you'd have to swallow 16 of these store-bought pills to get the same concentration of omega-3 that you'll get from just a single dose of omax3. omax3 is packed in individual blister packs to guarantee freshness and prevent spoilage. with omax3, there's no fishy smell and no fish burps. >> i find that omax3, which is an omega-3 fatty acid, is one agent that i use, among others, to reduce inflammation in my joints and my knees, my shoulders, from swimming. i find it very effective. it's palatable, small pills, easy to swallow, and it's something that i take on a daily basis and i think makes a significant difference for me in my training regimen. >> announcer: every batch of omax3 is tested twice for purity and concentration. that's why, when you put an omax3 softgel in the freezer overnight, it remains clear.

stop wasting money on products that don't live up to their promises. imagine how revitalized you'd feel with reduced joint pain, better flexibility, healthier triglycerides, and sharper focus and concentration. with healthcare costs exploding out of control, you can't afford to ignore your body's nutritional needs. omax3's patented delivery system ensures a 4:1 epa/dha ratio that helps support healthy triglyceride levels and heart health while helping your joints feel younger. with omax3 ultra-pure, you get ultra health benefits that you can see and feel in the first free box. and this incredible offer just gets better and better because you'll also get two free gifts with your order. first, a 30-day supply of vitamin d3 to help boost immune function and support strong bones and muscles. this $29.95 value is yours free just for trying omax3 today. your second free gift is a pair of omax3 circulation sport socks in your choice of black or white, perfect for keeping feet

cool and energized during your favorite activity. this $19.95 value is also yours to keep just for trying omax3 today. that's nearly $100 in free gifts and bonuses. you'll get it all when you call today and receive a free bonus box with your first order. call now and make the switch to omax3 and experience a higher level of omega-3 for a higher level of health. >> the normal ironman distance is, you know, the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and then you run the marathon, so a 26.2-mile run at the end. and this race consisted of doing that every day for 30 days. the body took a tremendous amount of pounding -- crashes on bikes and marathon running and everything you can imagine from joint pain and inflammation. i took two per day in the morning, and it did have a dramatic effect, there's no question, on reducing some of the inflammation, and the joint pain was big. i mean, those were the two

things that really helped being loose when you barely can get out of bed in the morning. you can feel the effect of it if you use it on a consistent basis, and i think that's the key to it. you need to use it every day. >> wow. what an incredible story and a testament to how powerful the benefits of omega-3s are when you get that key 4:1 ratio at the right dose and the highest purity. >> this speaks back, again, to wayne kurtz, who's one of the most phenomenal athletes in the country -- in the world, actually. 30 triathlons -- ironman triathlons -- in 30 days. it took me six years to build up to doing just one. he's certainly a legend, and also, i have to say, i relate to the fact that he uses omax3 daily to help with his inflammation and also with his training. remember, dr. melina, i had been taking omega-3 supplements for years because i knew it was the healthy thing to do. >> i think that's pretty common, yeah. >> and the problem was, i never

experienced the full benefits until i discovered the 4:1 ratio of omega-3 fatty acids. as a triathlete myself, i've seen a very significant increase in my energy levels. i've noticed joint and muscle pain that i've had at a low grade for years really diminish and markedly disappear. and i've had the same stamina and staying power to work out like i did in my 20s -- well, maybe my 30s. >> [ laughs ] i was gonna say, "20s might be pushing it a little, right?" >> maybe my 30s. this is unlike any omega-3 supplement you can take. that's why we are so confident that everyone will experience some degree of results with their very first box. >> if you're just joining us, we're talking about omax3, the only omega-3 formula available direct to the consumer with a true pharmaceutical dose of high-potency epa/dha fatty acid and without the fish burps. >> as a neurosurgeon, i'm enthusiastic about this 4:1

ratio of omega-3s and its ability to keep your arteries clear, which can improve brain function. >> and i think a lot of people like that it's natural, because a lot of people don't want to take all these medications to improve their mood, so that's an excellent point. and tell us a little bit about the ratio. >> well, the 4:1 ratio of epa to dha -- this makes it superior in suppressing two specific cytokines in the brain that are actually linked to depression. in fact, a study showed that omax3 given to patients with normal blood lipids actually reduced overall cholesterol, reduced triglycerides, reduced ldl, which is the bad cholesterol. >> right. >> and by reducing ldl cholesterol, this is a big deal for a fish oil, because most fish oils may actually increase your ldl cholesterol. overall, this helps improve your heart health. >> now, dr. maroon, let's focus on pain and inflammation for a

moment. so many of my patients are turning to nsaids for pain relief from joint stiffness, back pain, and all types of muscle pain. how can getting this 1.5 grams of epa and dha into your body every day help with pain? >> a few years back, i took 250 patients who came into my office complaining of neck pain and back pain. all were on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, and i gave them and put them on a therapeutic dose of omega-3 fatty acids. and within six to eight weeks, 60% of the patients returned and were able to get off and get rid of the nonsteroidals, which we all know have very serious potential side effects. these include gastric ulcers and other major problems. so that for joint pain, i'm absolutely convinced, and i rarely use nonsteroidals in my practice anymore. as a neurosurgeon and as a triathlete, healthy aging is extremely important to me, and

keeping my heart healthy, my joints limber, and my mind sharp are absolutely critical for me in my profession. >> that's impressive hearing that a neurosurgeon is no longer using nsaids in his practice for the most part. i'm a believer now. i already was, but i'm even more of a believer hearing about that study. we were able to catch up with your co-author, jeff, and get his insight on the subject. >> as a healthcare worker and an author of a fish-oil book on the benefits of omega-3, i get asked a lot about people having joint pain. jill approached me -- one of my co-workers -- about having joint pain for a number of years, and she had been on nonsteroidals and other medications without much improvement. and we gave her a box of omax3, and she, about two weeks later, came up to us and said, "my joint pain is completely gone. i don't have any stomach upset." and she was ecstatic on the use of omax3. >> you know, dr. maroon, let's take a quick break and hear about dr. lang's experience with

omax3. take a look. >> we know that essential fatty acids, what are found in omax3, are essential for normal brain function and that people with dementia tend to have very low levels of these essential fatty acids. so we do know that it can affect the brain function, including memory and mood. and, in fact, there are studies now showing that high-quality fish oil, such as omax3, can effect an improvement in depressed people. >> announcer: the following is an urgent alert for anyone currently taking an omega-3 supplement. omega-3 fish oil can help alleviate joint discomfort, aches and pains, support heart health, and help promote normal triglyceride levels. the problem is most supplements do not have the right quality or quantity of omega-3. some brands contain as little as

9% omega-3, the rest made up mostly of saturated fat and byproducts that can turn rancid. just look what happens when we put the store-bought brand of omega-3 in the freezer overnight. it's cloudy, almost a solid white, because it's filled with unwanted saturated fat solidifying. imagine this happening in your body. it's time for you to make the switch to omax3 today. omax3 offers a full 90-day money back guarantee from the date of your first order. call now and get a free box of omax3 with your first order. plus, call in the next 20 minutes and we'll add two free bonus gifts to this incredible offer. there's no financial risk, and we'll even ship it free. with omax3, you can banish inflammation and joint pain, eliminate dry, brittle hair and nails, stop dry, itchy skin, forget about focus and concentration problems, and never worry about a lack of energy again. omax3 ultra-pure is delivering these benefits to people just like you every day in just two easy-to-swallow liquid gel

capsules daily. >> my skin was not dry and scaly and itchy anymore. my hair started shining again. >> and i was getting bad pains in my legs and everything, so that's really, you know, helped me quite a bit. >> i found that my joints were not as achy. >> all kinds of effects were improved. my joint pain's diminished when i exercise. memory improved. and, you know, at my age, memory's very important as well as mental sharpness, and as my wife can tell you, my mood is better. >> announcer: developed by physicians associated with yale university, omax3 ultra-pure delivers a high concentration of omega-3s, proven to have many times more omega-3 than standard krill oil brands. in fact, you'd have to swallow 16 of these store-bought pills to get the same concentration of omega-3 that you'll get from just a single dose of omax3. omax3 is packed in individual blister packs to guarantee freshness and prevent spoilage. with omax3, there's no fishy

smell and no fish burps. >> i find it very effective. it's palatable, small pills, easy to swallow, and it's something that i take on a daily basis and i think makes a significant difference for me in my training regimen. >> announcer: every batch of omax3 is tested twice for purity and concentration. that's why, when you put an omax3 softgel in the freezer overnight, it remains clear. stop wasting money on products that don't live up to their promises. imagine how revitalized you'd feel with reduced joint pain, better flexibility, healthier triglycerides, and sharper focus and concentration. with healthcare costs exploding out of control, you can't afford to ignore your body's nutritional needs. omax3's patented delivery system ensures a 4:1 epa/dha ratio that helps support healthy triglyceride levels and heart health while helping your joints feel younger. with omax3 ultra-pure, you get ultra health benefits that you can see and feel in the first free box. and this incredible offer just

gets better and better because you'll also get two free gifts with your order. first, a 30-day supply of vitamin d3 to help boost immune function and support strong bones and muscles. this $29.95 value is yours free just for trying omax3 today. your second free gift is a pair of omax3 circulation sport socks in your choice of black or white, perfect for keeping feet cool and energized during your favorite activity. this $19.95 value is also yours to keep just for trying omax3 today. that's nearly $100 in free gifts and bonuses. you'll get it all when you call today and receive a free bonus box with your first order. call now and make the switch to omax3 and experience a higher level of omega-3 for a higher level of health. >> dr. maroon, we're running near the end of the program, and i want to talk about weight loss, 'cause that's on everyone's mind most of the time. i recommend omega-3 fatty acids as a useful tool in any

weight-loss program to help fight the inflammation that's often associated with obesity. do you agree? >> absolutely. >> it's really pretty simple. almost everyone is deficient in omega-3s. everyone could benefit from this supplement to look and feel their best. in my experience, the store-bought brands simply don't have the purity and the patented 4:1 omega-3 ratio to truly change your life. >> science now proves that the right dose of omega-3 daily at this patented 4:1 ratio will have benefits like the following -- it can lower triglycerides, it reduces inflammation, it increases joint mobility, it reduces joint and muscle pain, which was particularly of interest to me. >> me, too. [ chuckles ] >> [ chuckles ] and it enhances mood and memory, it helps to manage stress, it actually can improve vision in some cases, and it keeps hair, skin, and nails looking great. >> maximum concentration and purity to lower triglycerides, optimum epa/dha balance to

support healthy inflammatory response, high potency for optimal brain health and to improve mood, focus, and concentration -- it's like a trifecta of health benefits that each and every one of us needs. dr. maroon, thank you for being on today's "medical discoveries." we've truly shared valuable information with our listeners. >> dr. melina, it was truly my pleasure joining you today to tackle this life-changing topic. >> that's all the time we have here on "medical discoveries." stay tuned for your final opportunity to try omax3 completely risk-free today. i'm dr. melina jampolis, wishing you great health and happiness through nutrition. >> announcer: the following is an urgent alert for anyone currently taking an omega-3 supplement. omega-3 fish oil can help alleviate joint discomfort, aches and pains, support heart health, and help promote normal triglyceride levels. the problem is most supplements do not have the right quality or

quantity of omega-3. some brands contain as little as 9% omega-3, the rest made up mostly of saturated fat and byproducts that can turn rancid. just look what happens when we put the store-bought brand of omega-3 in the freezer overnight. it's cloudy, almost a solid white, because it's filled with unwanted saturated fat solidifying. imagine this happening in your body. it's time for you to make the switch to omax3 today. omax3 offers a full 90-day money back guarantee from the date of your first order. call now and get a free box of omax3 with your first order. plus, call in the next 20 minutes and we'll add two free bonus gifts to this incredible offer. there's no financial risk, and we'll even ship it free. with omax3, you can banish inflammation and joint pain, eliminate dry, brittle hair and nails, stop dry, itchy skin, forget about focus and concentration problems, and never worry about a lack of energy again. omax3 ultra-pure is delivering these benefits to people just

like you every day in just two easy-to-swallow liquid gel capsules daily. >> my skin was not dry and scaly and itchy anymore. my hair started shining again. >> and i was getting bad pains in my legs and everything, so that's really, you know, helped me quite a bit. >> i found that my joints were not as achy. >> all kinds of effects were improved. my joint pain's diminished when i exercise. memory improved. and, you know, at my age, memory's very important as well as mental sharpness, and as my wife can tell you, my mood is better. >> announcer: developed by physicians associated with yale university, omax3 ultra-pure delivers a high concentration of omega-3s, proven to have many times more omega-3 than standard krill oil brands. in fact, you'd have to swallow 16 of these store-bought pills to get the same concentration of omega-3 that you'll get from just a single dose of omax3. omax3 is packed in individual blister packs to guarantee

freshness and prevent spoilage. with omax3, there's no fishy smell and no fish burps. >> i find that omax3, which is an omega-3 fatty acid, is one agent that i use, among others, to reduce inflammation in my joints and my knees, my shoulders, from swimming. i find it very effective. it's palatable, small pills, easy to swallow, and it's something that i take on a daily basis and i think makes a significant difference for me in my training regimen. >> i took two per day in the morning, and it did have a dramatic effect, there's no question, on reducing some of the inflammation, and the joint pain was big. i mean, those were the two things that really helped being loose when you barely can get out of bed in the morning. you can feel the effect of it if you use it on a consistent basis, and i think that's the key to it. you need to use it every day. >> announcer: every batch of omax3 is tested twice for purity and concentration. that's why, when you put an omax3 softgel in the freezer

overnight, it remains clear. stop wasting money on products that don't live up to their promises. imagine how revitalized you'd feel with reduced joint pain, better flexibility, healthier triglycerides, and sharper focus and concentration. with healthcare costs exploding out of control, you can't afford to ignore your body's nutritional needs. omax3's patented delivery system ensures a 4:1 epa/dha ratio that helps support healthy triglyceride levels and heart health while helping your joints feel younger. with omax3 ultra-pure, you get ultra health benefits that you can see and feel in the first free box. and this incredible offer just gets better and better because you'll also get two free gifts with your order. first, a 30-day supply of vitamin d3 to help boost immune function and support strong bones and muscles. this $29.95 value is yours free just for trying omax3 today. your second free gift is a pair of omax3 circulation sport socks in your choice of black or

white, perfect for keeping feet cool and energized during your favorite activity. this $19.95 value is also yours to keep just for trying omax3 today. that's nearly $100 in free gifts and bonuses. you'll get it all when you call today and receive a free bonus box with your first order. call now and make the switch to omax3 and experience a higher level of omega-3 for a higher level of health. the preceding has been a paid advertisement for omax3 brought to you by prevention pharmaceuticals.

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